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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.04, 1,987.40 and 836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.04, 1,987.40 and 836.60 is: 1,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.04 : 1,987.40 = 836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.04/1,987.40 = 836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.04x = 1,987.40 × 836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.04x = 1,662,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,658.84/1,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.80

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